Bhopal GM Open 01: GM Adam Tukhaev loses to a 1733 rated boy

Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal International Grandmaster Tournament 2017, had a rousing start in Hotel Kanta Shrawan Palace. Organized by Sports and Youth Welfare Department M.P. & Academy of Chess Education, Bhopal, this event runs from 21st to 28th of December. A total of 322 players from across the world are participating, including 8 Grandmasters.

Round 1

Many top-seeded players had a smooth sailing in the first round. However, the biggest upset was caused by Souhardo Basak of West Bengal on board 3. He defeated GM Adam Tukhaev of Ukraine, who has a rating difference of 700 Elo points. The 10-year-old boy played a fine game with a scrumptious attack on Kingside, Tukhaev collapsed on move 41.